Thyroid Testing, Values, and Related Conditions

Hormones 101: Thyroid and Adrenal Hormone Functions

December 16, 2020

By: Dr. Leila Turner & Dr. Olivia Watkins Today we’re giving you an overview of the thyroid and adrenal hormones. We’re going to start by giving you a bigger picture of some of the hormones. We’ll start with our endocrinology, looking from above: all of our hormones start in the brain. The hypothalamus is a […]

Complete Thyroid Hormone Testing and Optimal Ranges

March 20, 2019

As a thyroid hormone specialist, I want to talk about thyroid testing and the different types of tests available to assess how well your thyroid is functioning. Conventional Thyroid Hormone Testing The conventional test that is called TSH, or thyroid-stimulating hormone. TSH comes from the brain and stimulates the thyroid gland to tell the thyroid […]

Menopause Symptoms and Bioidentical Hormones Q&A with Dr. Lauri Brouwer

February 14, 2019

At Living Wellness Medical Center, we, as naturopathic doctors, specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In this blog post, we answer some questions we often receive from patients concerning menopause symptoms and bioidentical hormones. Question #1: Is difficulty losing weight a menopause symptom? Dr. Brouwer: Very commonly, yes. It really is. At menopause, our ovaries […]

The Connection Between Ovarian, Thyroid, & Adrenal Hormones Discussed by Dr. Khalsa

January 29, 2019

Today I’d like to share the close association between three different glands in our bodies that produce hormones: The adrenal gland; The thyroid gland; and ovaries in women or testes in men. The Close Connection Between Hormone-Producing Glands You can think of these three hormone-producing glands as a three-legged stool, and when one of those […]

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Q&A

January 9, 2019

At Living Wellness Medical Center, we, as naturopathic doctors, specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In this blog post, we are answering some questions we have received from our patients. Question #1: Dr. Khalsa, what is the difference between non-identical and bioidentical hormones? Dr. Khalsa: So, basically, it’s like the name implies, how it sounds. […]

Jill Mapstead

2022-03-22

Can’t say enough about Dr. Marianne Marchese! Her commitment to women’s wellness, calm, knowledgeable, non-judgemental guidance and insightful diagnoses / treatment has me turn to her for all my wellness needs. She takes the time to really listen. I feel heard and valued in her care.

Marc Cohn

2022-01-08

We had a great first visit with Dr. Turner and we look forward to continuing to work with her. She provides true support and guidance to better health. Alexandra Cohn

Ivana Kalika

2021-12-24

I'm writing my review for Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa. I met with her a few months ago to receive treatment for a condition I'd been dealing with for an extensive amount of time. She was incredibly kind and took the time to listen to all the details of the symptoms I was experiencing. The office had the prescriptions I needed on-hand so I didn't need to go off-site to find them. All natural remedies, and at comparatively good prices (I don't remember how much exactly, but if they were up-charging, which I doubt, I didn't notice nor would I have minded for the convenience). I'm still symptom-free now after following her recommendations, so I wanted to write a review to express my gratitude. Even though the appointment was pricey, it was worth every single penny to finally be able to live my life feeling normal again. Thank you so much!!

Irene Nicholas

2021-12-15

What's better than a Naturopathic Dr.... Dr. Olivia Watkins!!! I have been working with her for over a year and have learned so much about myself, she is truly a team partner in my journey. She is experienced in ANYTHING you may be experiencing. I consider her my primary physician... you should too!!!

Stephanie Llamas

2021-11-29

Dr. Watkins is nothing short of incredible. She is kind and personable, while extremely smart and results driven. I have suffered from digestive and hormonal issues my whole life and it wasn't until I met Dr. Watkins that I finally felt heard by a Dr and saw a difference in my health. I can confidently say that my body has never felt this good and we are still working to be even better. If you are ready to feel better and feel heard from your doctor, then run, don't walk to Living Wellness.

D Bach

2021-11-10

Dr Olivia Watkins offers a beautiful aura of sincere loving support that I will forever cherish, as she exudes and radiates a beautiful light towards her patients' health care needs. Also, her staff, Joslyn and Ariana are as sweet as they come and have been as helpful as can be to me. One issue I had (and have had a few) was a lack of nutrient absorption and it was Dr Olivia who helped me change that status (thank God!) which I'm already seeing immediate results from and I've had this issue for years which my nails and hair loss were severely revealing! I've also experienced so much stress in the last year and a half, that having Dr Olivia as part of my healing process has made all the difference in my recovery to a more whole being! At this point, I seriously don't know what I'd do without her, as she is now my go-to health advocate and will be to my end days. Dr Olivia is a GodSend! Don't hesitate to call her office. High fives for the brightest healing light you could ever pray for in life! After eight long years, Dr Olivia just recently finished her GM residency and once again, I must congratulate her on such discipline and hard work as it has obviously paid off in spades! Long live Dr Olivia!

Kristin A

2021-09-19

I love Dr. Marchese and so glad I found her last year. She has helped me so much with my health. I have recommended her to several people and they love her too.

Kelly leibrandt

2021-07-28

Dr. Watkins is life changing! I am so grateful that I was referred to Living Wellness and her specifically. I’ve been dealing with severe stomach issues for 10 years and have gone through the ringer with the test, labs, and over-the-counter medicine suggested by other doctors. Dr. Watkins is so smart, thoughtful, and attentive to every detail so that she can really get down to the bottom of your problems. She feels like a teammate and a very strong coach and a friend all in one. I’m finally on my way to feeling better and I couldn’t have done this without her. If you’re struggling don’t even hesitate to see her or any of the staff at living wellness. I promise you won’t regret it!

Erica Brunkow

2021-03-19

I saw Dr. Warkins several times and was overly impressed her. I was going through cancer treatments and she was compassionate and resourceful. We connected and I felt at such ease with her. She followed up with me multiple times to see how I was doing and feeling. I will continue to see her for any future Gyn needs.

Carey Miller

2021-03-18

I began to see Dr. Watkins for some general Women's Health issues and she was incredible to work with. She helped my body become more balanced, pain was relieved naturally, and my body was prepared for a healthy pregnancy. She is kind, knowledgable, and very supportive!